Past Programme 2026 | EcoFest

April 2026

Build an Ecosystem – Terrarium Craft

Wed 8 April @ 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Remuera Library Remuera, 1050

Free

Critter Crafts

2 dates from Wed 8 Apr

Howick Historical Village 75 Bells Road, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga, 2010

$10 – $16

Fabulous Fungi in Kirk’s Bush

Wed 8 April @ 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Kirks Bush Great South Road, Rosehill, 2113

Free

Fun with Food Scraps – Tamariki workshop

Wed 8 April @ 11:00 am to 12:30 pm

Waitākere Central Library 3 Ratanui Street, Henderson, 0612

Free

How To Grow a Planet

Wed 8 April @ 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Highland Park Library 16 Highland Park Drive, 2010

Free

Meet the Gardener – Edible Edition

2 dates from Wed 8 Apr

102 Hill road, Manurewa 102 Hill Road, 2105

Free

Nature Photography App Workshop

Wed 8 April @ 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Avondale Library 93 Rosebank Rd, Avondale, 1026

Free

Pekapeka Sewing Workshop

2 sessions at different venues Wed 8 Apr to Tue 14 Apr

West Auckland, East Auckland

Pest-free composting workshop – St Heliers

2 dates from Wed 8 Apr

St Heliers Community Library 32 St Heliers Bay Road, St Heliers, Auckland 1071, 1071

Free

Ruru Night Owls – Guided Evening Walk

Wed 8 April @ 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Upper Nihotupu Walk Carpark, Piha Road, Waiatarua Upper Nihotupu Walk carpark, 0604

$30

Soft Toy Sewing Workshop

2 sessions at different venues Wed 8 Apr to Tue 14 Apr

South Auckland

Tracking the Wild: Kids Eco Adventure

Wed 8 April @ 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

Camp Adair, The Y 2487 Hūnua Road, 2583

Free

Bike Maintenance for High Schoolers – Pakuranga

Thu 9 April @ 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Pakuranga Bike Hub Opposite Lloyd Elsmore Park Pool & Leisure Centre Sir Lloyd Drive, Pakuranga Heights, 2010

Free

Candle making

2 dates from Thu 9 Apr

Howick Historical Village 75 Bells Road, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga, 2010

$14

Coastal Flyers: Sunset walk at Mercer Bay

2 dates from Thu 9 Apr

Mercer Bay Loop 2-20 Log Race Road, Piha, 0772

$40

Community is Climate Resilience: Research

Thu 9 April @ 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Online

Free

Discover Cyanotype

Thu 9 April @ 11:00 am to 3:00 pm

Waiheke Adult Learning Centre 2 Korora Rd, Oneroa, 1081

$90

DIY Natural Skincare for Rangatahi

Thu 9 April @ 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Auckland Central City Library 44/46 Lorne Street, Auckland CBD, 1010

Free

Free e-Waste Drop-Off: Business Manukau

Thu 9 April @ 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

The Warehouse Manukau Carpark 54 Cavendish Drive, Manukau City Centre, 2104

Free

Garden Time

Thu 9 April @ 9:30 am to 1:30 pm

56 Korora Rd 56 Korora Rd, Oneroa, 1081

Free

Grow Your Own Microgreens for Kids – St Heliers

2 dates from Thu 9 Apr

St Heliers Community Library 32 St Heliers Bay Road, St Heliers, Auckland 1071, 1071

Free

Kauri VR Experience at Arataki!

Thu 9 April @ 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

Arataki Visitor Centre 300 Scenic Drive, Oratia, Waitakere, 0604

Free

Love Your Awa – Stream Workshop at Moire Park

Thu 9 April @ 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Moire Park 27 Granville Drive, Massey, 0614

Free

Pyjama Storytime for the Planet

Thu 9 April @ 5:00 pm to 5:30 pm

East Coast Bays Library 8 Bute Rd, Browns Bay, 0630

Free